Rivaldsgreen, 24 Royal Terrace, Linlithgow, EH49 6HQ

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS PROPERTY IS FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2013 AT 12 NOON - In order to make a valid offer please would you follow the process outlined in the particulars attached

The site comprises a plot of land extending to approximately 9,583 sq ft (900 sq m) or 0.222 acres. The site is located close to the High Street (A803), approximately 0.4 miles from Linlithgow Railway Station.

The available site comprises a vacant plot suitable for residential and other development.

Offers in excess of £XXX (Seventy Five thousand pounds) are invited for the site.

Location

The subjects for sale are located in the historic Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, which is situated to the north of the county with a local population of circa 14,000.  Edinburgh is approximately 20 miles to the east, whilst Glasgow can be easily accessed by both train and car in under an hour. Within Linlithgow, the subjects are situated to the South West of the established town centre between Union Road and the Union Canal. Linlithgow is a highly desirable residential location the immediate area surrounding the site is residential in nature and it is believed that this is the most appropriate development for the site.

Accommodation

The subjects of sale comprise a site suitable for residential development extending to some 900 sq metres (0.222 acres) or thereby gross, as shown in Appendix 1.  The site also benefits from having utility services running to the site.  

Terms

  CONDITIONS OF SALE

 The property will be sold subject to the terms and conditions outlined below: -

1. The site will be sold as possessed by West Lothian Council and subject to all conditions and / or restrictions affecting it, whether or not contained in the Title Deed. Any conveyance by the Council shall contain such reservations, burdens and conditions, as the Council’s solicitor may consider necessary for the protection of its interests.
2. Offers conditional upon the granting of planning and other consents will be considered, but preference will be given to unconditional offers, other factors such as price being equal.  In the case of offers conditional on the grant of planning consent, the planning application for development of the site would require to be submitted within one month of the date of conclusion of missives.
3. The Council reserves the right to charge VAT on the purchase price if applicable.
4. Each party will bear their own legal costs and all stamp duty land tax

OFFERS

1. All offers should be sent to:

The Estates Manager

West Lothian Council

West Lothian Civic Centre

Howden South Road

Livingston, EH54 6FF

2. Offers that are conditional upon planning permission or other consents should must include the following information:
   1. A layout of the proposed development on the subjects (including, the number of units, housing type, parking provisions etc).
   2. Details of the proposed development.
   3. Details of the proposed purchasers including evidence of financial standing
   4. Details of any permissions / consents required.
   5. The council reserves the right to place deadlines on any or all parts of the transaction including planning applications, exchange and completion.
       
3. All offers should be made in an A4 envelope clearly labelled with one of the following: -

“OFFER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SITE, ROYAL TERRACE, LINLITHGOW”

The offerer should also write his/her name and address on the back of the envelope. Any additional material for submission or presentation must be suitably sealed, labelled and attached to the offer envelope.

4. Offers received by fax will not be accepted.
5. The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other offer.
6. Prospective purchasers should also submit with any offer, information sufficient to allow the Council to obtain a suitable financial reference.  Where an offer is submitted by a company (which is not a limited or public limited company) or a partnership, then details of the directors or partners involved should be named.
7. Offers must be submitted in accordance with the above instructions. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the offer being declared void.
8. Since the purchase of any property is a serious undertaking, you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice.
9. The Council Executive will consider a report on the offers and no confirmation of the outcome to offers will be provided or sent until after the Executive Meeting.